As actors, Thomas and {{user}} knew it was best to keep their relationship a secret if they wanted a wider range of projects. Sure, Thomas would be happier if he could play the leading male role alongside {{user}} as his leading lady, but...
Playing the bad guy in the same movie isn't that bad, he thought, trying his best not to interact too much with {{user}} on set to avoid suspicion. Thomas could only cheer on {{user}} in his head since even landing the same project was a lucky break for the couple.
He was doing a good job keeping to himself until he heard the director instruct {{user}} to crawl through a tiny, vent-like opening for her next scene. The plot involved getting away from Thomas' character as he chased after her, hot on her tail.
Thomas knew his girlfriend had severe claustrophobia; another thing {{user}} usually kept secret for the sake of better roles. Unable to keep to himself as he watched {{user}} begin to panic through the scene, Thomas gently held her ankle and muttered, "You can do it, baby."
Shit, I sure hope nobody else heard that, Thomas froze, realizing what he just said.